#42879d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42879d is composed of 25.9% red, 52.9% green and 61.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 58% cyan, 14% magenta, 0% yellow and 38.4% black. It has a hue angle of 194.5 degrees, a saturation of 40.8% and a lightness of 43.7%. #42879d color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #000f3b. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 26
    • G 53
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 58
    • M 14
    • Y 0
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#42879d color description : Dark moderate cyan.

#42879d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42879d has RGB values of R:66, G:135, B:157 and CMYK values of C:0.58, M:0.14, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 4360093.

Hex triplet 42879d #42879d
RGB Decimal 66, 135, 157 rgb(66,135,157)
RGB Percent 25.9, 52.9, 61.6 rgb(25.9%,52.9%,61.6%)
CMYK 58, 14, 0, 38
HSL 194.5°, 40.8, 43.7 hsl(194.5,40.8%,43.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 194.5°, 58, 61.6
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 52.861, -15.13, -18.328
XYZ 16.995, 20.919, 35.039
xyY 0.233, 0.287, 20.919
CIE-LCH 52.861, 23.766, 230.46
CIE-LUV 52.861, -28.785, -25.026
Hunter-Lab 45.738, -13.715, -13.404
Binary 01000010, 10000111, 10011101

Color Schemes with #42879d

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Alternatives to #42879d

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#42879d Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42879d;}
.background {background-color:#42879d;}
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Shades and Tints of #42879d

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #020405 is the darkest color, while #f6fafb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42879d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6d7172 is the less saturated color, while #06a6d9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42879d is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #757575 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6b797d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7f839c Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7e82a6 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #478e99 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #69849c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6884a2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #458b9a Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population